Adrenaline-seeking firefighter started French wildfires, say prosecutors

Unnamed man in his 30s with a need for social recognition' faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted

A firefighter from the south of France is responsible for a series of wildfires in the region which he started in a quest for adrenaline, French authorities have said.

The man, a volunteer firefighter from the Herault region, was arrested on Wednesday, regional prosecutors said.